Moral and ethical standards in legal practice

Abstract

The article, based on the study of research by foreign scientists, presents an analysis of moral and ethical standards in legal practice (using the example of judicial activity). The main principles of judicial ethics are considered and analyzed. The conclusions that the judiciary, which enjoys the trust of the people, can be an excellent source of stability in a democratic state and continues to play a key role in maintaining the rule of law are formulated. Therefore, maintaining the highest standards of judicial ethics is important and crucial for the further legitimacy of the judiciary and its perception by society. True respect can only come through the proper administration of justice by the judiciary itself. A judge must learn to recognize and anticipate ethical challenges, confront them, and even independently evaluate his own behavior. The greatest strength of the judiciary is the faith of the people, which must be earned. This can be done only by developing the inner strength of morality and ethics. Therefore, the behavior of each judge must be impeccable. He must be conscientious, diligent, thorough, courteous, patient, punctual, fair, impartial, not afraid of public pressure, regardless of the public, remain indifferent to private, political and other influences. He is obliged to administer justice in accordance with the law, he must not allow his other affairs or private interests to interfere with the prompt and proper performance of his judicial duties. Nor should he manage his office for the purpose of furthering personal ambitions or increasing public popularity. These basic principles were and remain the guarantee of effective judicial proceedings.